The average train between Durham and Edinburgh takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Durham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Durham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Durham and Edinburgh is 166 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 1h 46m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a day.